Senior Aod Clinician Mental Health Hub

Uniting; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 48.000 - 56.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

An extra 17.5%

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave

10% childcare subsidy gap fee

Training and development opportunities

SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation

Descripción de la vacante

Uniting in South Morang, Victoria, is seeking a part-time AOD and Mental Health practitioner to join the Whittlesea Locals. You will deliver high-quality specialised AOD interventions, assessment and treatment planning within a trauma-informed, intersectional framework.

Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will support integration of AOD and Mental Health services and contribute to a strong lived experience workforce, with SCHADS Level 5 plus superannuation and generous leave benefits.

Formación

• Significant experience in AOD and mental health interventions.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and intersectional approaches.
• Willingness to obtain AOD competencies within 2 years.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality AOD interventions, assessments and treatment planning.
• Support integration of AOD and Mental Health services within the team.
• Collaborate with a wide range of people and organisations to achieve outcomes.

Conocimientos

AOD interventions

Collaborative work

Trauma-informed approach

Educación

Tertiary qualification in health/welfare

Certificate IV in AOD or AOD Core Competencies

Descripción del empleo

• Break down barriers & support the integration of AOD & Mental Health services
• Part time 0.8 FTE | Maximum term contract until 30 June 2028
• Based at South Morang

About your team

At the Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, we walk alongside people, providing a compassionate, recovery-oriented approach to address wellbeing goals, reduce harm, and improve quality of life. The team are big believers in breaking down barriers and working collaboratively to achieve best outcomes that really matter.

Your new role

Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high quality specialised AOD interventions, assessment and treatment planning through an intersectional and trauma-informed lens. In addition, you'll play a vital role in shifting the landscape of service provision by supporting the integration of AOD and Mental Health within the service and supporting a strong lived experience workforce.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation, you can access the following:

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow

Your skills and experience

You will have significant experience in AOD, a strong understanding of therapeutic AOD and Mental Health interventions, and a proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and organisations.

You will also bring with you:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a health/welfare related discipline
• A Certificate IV in AOD or completion of the AOD Core Competencies (or willingness to complete within first 2 years of employment)
• Competencies in dual diagnosis (or willingness to complete within first 2 years of employment)

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

For any questions, please reach out to Emma Lewis, Team Leader on [e-mail].